Immigration is historically a federal issue, but an increase in the number of people coming to the U.S. has brought renewed attention to the way immigration affects state policies.

The U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave states the power to collect sales tax from online retailers has had a huge impact on state revenues and government services. Retail e-commerce sales are estimated to grow to $8 trillion in 2027.

The NCSL Education Legislative Policy Academy explored how out-of-school opportunities in the community and good data in the hands of decision-makers can enhance student well-being.

In this issue, Urge Support for the ACP Extension Act, WIOA Reauthorizaton, NCSL Workforce Briefing

As a policy analyst in the Health Program, Razan Amira Badr focuses on policy issues relating to health care workforce and scope of practice of providers. She served as a legislative assistant at the Louisiana House of Representatives prior to...

As a policy analyst, Aneesa Turbovsky researches a wide range of trending topics for both the population health and healthcare workforce team. Prior to joining NCSL, Turbovsky worked for both the Utah and Oregon State Legislature assisting as a...

As a senior policy specialist, Eric Syverson focuses on state tax policy for the Fiscal Affairs team at NCSL. Syverson comes to NCSL with more than five years experience assisting state policymakers make prudent fiscal decisions. He is dedicated...

In this Q&A interview, NCSL talks with New Mexico Rep. Javier Martínez, who was elected in 2014 and became House speaker in 2023.

As the nature of legislative service evolves, the role of leaders may be changing as well, with fewer serving for multiple years—or even decades.

State and local officials, poll workers and observers ensure safe, accurate and trustworthy elections.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Medicaid Renewals: New Rule and Guidance, Labor Department Issues Final ‘Walkaround’ Rule, and more.

Numerous bills in state legislatures nationwide are aimed at limiting utility companies’ political efforts. Several states have already passed measures that basically prevent utilities from passing on the cost of their political influence...

April Edition of the Plugged In Newsletter, NCSL’s monthly energy newsletter highlighting key state and federal developments affecting energy policies.

A case arising out of the government’s influence on social media companies’ enforcement of their content moderation policies received a mixed reception at the U.S. Supreme Court last month.

It's budget season in state legislatures, and we sat down with two experts on state budgets to discuss the key steps in the budgeting process, revenue estimates and the overall state of state budgets going into the new fiscal year. 

In this Transportation Committee newsletter, you will find some of the latest transportation policy issues NCSL is following in Washington, D.C.

In this NREE Committee newsletter, you will find some of the latest agriculture, energy and environment policy issues NCSL is following in Washington, D.C.

In this issue: Recent Developments in the Law of Lawmaking (John E. Treadwell); The Role of the Committee of the Whole in Kansas (Susan W. Kannarr); A History of the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries (Edward A....

This is the story of how a state representative and two NCSL staffers led the effort to create a program within the organization dedicated to working on issues facing children and families.

From health care for immigrants in California to universal school vouchers in Tennessee, states are being forced to rethink expensive projects as tax revenues decline and federal pandemic aid ends.

A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical last week of the idea of a nationwide ban or new limits on mifepristone, the primary drug used for medication abortions.

The NCSL YNP Newsletter is a biannual collection of news, events and member profiles created by and for legislators and legislative staff who are new to the legislature. 

At least 26 states enacted changes to their unemployment insurance systems in 2023 to refine benefits eligibility and fight fraud.

The ponies are at the post and registration is off to the races for the 2024 NCSL Legislative Summit, Aug. 5-7, in Louisville, Ky., the nation’s horse racing capital. The Summit is the nation’s largest annual gathering of state...